How To Install Corrugated Metal Wall Panels

Corrugated metal wall sheets are usually around 24 to 26 inches wide.

How to install corrugated metal wall panels.

For vertical installation start at one side of the wall and position the panel at least 1 2 inch off the floor. They are a popular choice for siding walls because they are durable and easy to install. Metal panels are made to overlap a few inches in the grooves. Corrugated metal wall panels are pieces of ribbed metal used to cover or protect a wall.

It will take two people to install the metal panels one to hold the panels in place and the other to insert the screws. Finally situate the metal sheet onto the drywall and attach to the corrugated metal strips using screws designed for the tin. By installing the first panel square the rest will follow suit. This will keep the wall straight as you place additional panels.

Start at the end of one wall and use square up. Raising the panel prevents rusting that can occur if the bottom of the metal gets wet. Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart. When installing metal panels it is vital to get your first panel squared.

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